Books

Discover the best of the Pacific Northwest with insider tips from Lonely Planet’s guidebook

With all the resources available online, one might assume travel guidebooks have become irrelevant. But Lonely Planet’s “Experience…

State

Work continues at Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Sarah Sherman knows the community is curious about what’s happening on Flagstaff Hill in Baker City. But visitors…

Local News

Eagle Cap Excursion Train could be in jeopardy in several years due to maintenance concerns

ELGIN — The Eagle Cap Excursion Train, which offers some of the most scenic rides in the Northwest,…

State

Boardwalk hike leads to a towering tree in Rockaway Beach

In some beach towns, boardwalks lead to fried food and carnival games. At Rockaway Beach, the boardwalk leads…

State

Concerns about Goonies house surface again in Astoria

Tensions among neighbors of the Goonies house are persisting. During an Astoria City Council meeting Monday night, several…

State

Oregon town named one of America’s most beautiful. Here’s why

Joseph, Oregon, is home to incredible mountain views, charming storefronts and some seriously wild adventures. It now also…

Local News

Avelo to add direct service to Palm Springs from Redmond

Redmond Airport will add a direct flight to Palm Springs, California. Avelo Airlines, a Houston-based carrier, announced Thursday…

State

Public invited to archaeological dig slated at Kam Wah Chung in John Day

JOHN DAY — Archaeologists excavating the grounds at the former Gleason Pool site are hosting a public dig…

State

Astoria Column host looking to collect stories as anniversary nears

Fred Pynes wakes up to the Astoria Column towering outside of his window from his small house on…

Environment

Researchers track health of gray whales on Oregon Coast

Giants are passing by the Oregon Coast right now: Gray whales migrating north, heading to the Bering Sea…

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